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AgriStability — Federal Administration
Support for large farming income declines
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Latest source updateLast Update: October 13, 2026Latest change: The AgriStability how-to-apply page now requires CRA-certified software that supports AgriStability and AgriInvest forms for electronic filing.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: October 13, 2026
Latest change: The AgriStability how-to-apply page now requires CRA-certified software that supports AgriStability and AgriInvest forms for electronic filing.
AgriStability filing instructions updated
The AgriStability how-to-apply instructions now say filers must use CRA-certified software that supports AgriStability and AgriInvest (ASAI) forms for electronic filing. This update appears on the AgriStability: 3. How to apply page and affects the submission process for participants filing through CRA electronic services.
Funding available
$ 6,000,000
Deadline
Unspecified
Location
Canada
Who can apply
Producers who derive income from the primary production of agricultural commodities.
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Overview
AgriStability is a Business Risk Management program that protects Canadian producers against large declines in farming income. It supports producers facing production loss, increased costs, market conditions, and, beginning with the 2026 program year, pasture-related feed costs.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Ensure financial sustainability
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 6,000,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-financial cooperative
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 2
Documents Needed
- New and rejoining participant information form
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Producers who derive income from the primary production of agricultural commodities.
- Producers who carry on the business of farming in Canada and report farming income or loss for income tax purposes.
- Estates that meet the program’s eligibility requirements.
Eligible expenses
- Pasture-related feed costs beginning with the 2026 program year.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Farming activities outside of Canada.
- Aquaculture, peat moss, cannabis except industrial hemp, operation of a wild game reserve, and hunt farms unless permitted by law.
- Forestry products, racehorses, wild animals in their natural environment, and resale of products that do not stem from the farm business.
- Resales of purchased commodities and inputs.
- Non-allowable expenses such as advertising and marketing costs, agricultural contract work, building and fence repairs, capital cost allowance, gravel, interest, land clearing and draining, legal and accounting fees, licences or permits, machinery lease or rental, machinery repair, membership or subscription fees, motor vehicle expenses, office expenses, property taxes, quota rental, rental of land, buildings or pasture, small tools, soil testing, and telephone.
How to apply
- Return the New and rejoining participant information form to enrol in AgriStability for the 2026 program year.
Processing and Agreement
- Once we receive your completed form, you will receive an Interim Calculation of Program Benefits Notice showing how your benefit was calculated.
Additional information
- Use your computer: the form may not open on mobile devices (iPads, tablets, mobile phones).
- Make sure you have Adobe Reader 11 (or higher) already installed on your computer.
Contacts
Other components of this program
Explore related funding streams and grants that belong to the same program.
- AgriStability — AlbertaWhole-farm income stabilization for producers
- AgriStability — British ColumbiaWhole-farm income protection for farmers
- AgriStability — ManitobaIncome support for farmers facing margin declines
- AgriStability — New BrunswickMargin-based support for agricultural producers
- AgriStability — Newfoundland and LabradorWhole-farm income support for Canadian producers
- AgriStability — Nova ScotiaWhole-farm income support for Canadian producers
- AgriStability — OntarioIncome support for large farming income declines
- AgriStability — Prince Edward IslandInsurance to protect farming operations in Prince Edward Islands
- AgriStability — QuébecSupports producers during large margin declines
- AgriStability — SaskatchewanBusiness risk management for farm margin declines
Frequently Asked Questions about the AgriStability — Federal Administration Program
What is the AgriStability — Federal Administration?
AgriStability is a Business Risk Management program that protects Canadian producers against large declines in farming income. It supports producers facing production loss, increased costs, market conditions, and, beginning with the 2026 program year, pasture-related feed costs.
How much funding can be received?
AgriStability — Federal Administration Funds up to 80% of admissible expenses, capped at $6,000,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the AgriStability — Federal Administration program?
To be eligible for the AgriStability — Federal Administration program, you must:
The applicant must derive income from the primary production of agricultural commodities.
The applicant must carry on the business of farming in Canada and report farming income or loss for income tax purposes.
The applicant must have completed six consecutive months of farming activity, completed a production cycle, and submitted the required information by the deadlines.
Who can I contact for more information about the AgriStability — Federal Administration?
You can contact Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) by email at agristability@scic.ca or by phone at 1-866-367-8506.
Where is the AgriStability — Federal Administration available?
The AgriStability — Federal Administration program is available across Canada.
Is the AgriStability — Federal Administration a grant, loan, or tax credit?
AgriStability — Federal Administration is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the AgriStability — Federal Administration?
AgriStability — Federal Administration is funded by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)